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One study found that wrist blood pressure monitors are less accurate than other monitors and inadequate for self-monitoring blood pressure.
So while it`s possible that a Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor can result in an accurate reading, these are not the best option for people who want to monitor their blood pressure for medical reasons. In general, wrist blood pressure monitors result in higher readings than other types of blood pressure monitors do.
This is because the wrist arteries are narrower and closer to the skin than the upper arm arteries are. Wrist blood pressure monitors are also more sensitive to body position than other types, and to get a precise reading, you need to hold your arm and your wrist at heart level the entire time.
For these reasons, your healthcare provider will likely recommend an arm cuff Blood pressure monitor to take blood pressure at home. Sometimes, a doctor may approve a wrist monitor for people with very large upper arms or who experience pain with arm readings.
How to Check Your Blood Pressure at Home
Your doctor may recommend you take your blood pressure at home on a regular basis. No matter what type of device you use, always follow the instructions of your healthcare provider and your specific device.
For the most accurate readings:
Using an analog Blood Pressure Monitor requires specific tools and steps.
You will need:
Once you have those, follow these step-by-step instructions for using an analog blood pressure monitor at home:
It`s important to see a healthcare provider for a blood pressure reading if you`re concerned about your at-home blood pressure readings. Your provider can also help you determine if your device is accurate, so you may want to bring it to your next appointment.
A single high blood pressure reading isn`t necessarily a reason for alarm, so if you get one concerning reading, take it a few more times with a long rest break in between before contacting your doctor.
If your readings are unusually high (over 180/120) after twenty minutes, and you are having any symptoms like headache, vision changes, nausea, shortness of breath, or chest pain contact your doctor or be seen in an ER right away.
It`s possible you could be experiencing a hypertensive crisis, which is a severe increase in blood pressure that can cause a stroke or other medical emergencies. If you have high blood pressure readings without any symptoms, this is not typically an emergency, but should be discussed with your doctor as soon as possible.
Most times, high blood pressure doesn`t cause any symptoms. That`s why it`s important to have regular blood pressure readings performed by a healthcare provider. On the other hand, a hypertensive crisis can cause symptoms.
Contact a doctor right away or call 911 if you have a blood pressure reading higher than 180/120 mm Hg and you experience any of the following:
K Health offers affordable and convenient access to highly qualified doctors to treat and manage high blood pressure as long as you are not having a hypertensive crisis.
You can meet with your K Health doctor from the comfort of your own home via K Health, all while knowing that you`re getting individualized and expert care
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